July 4th Fun | What Is That Smell In Your Kitchen? | Drought Conditions and Water Bills

To all the fathers and father figures, Happy Father's Day! There are lots of reasons to celebrate right now: schools are letting out for the summer, vacations are starting up, there's an outdoor gathering almost every weekend, and Independence Day is around the corner! Are you going to a parade, pic

Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Fire Pit or Grill | Is Your Home Ready For Summer Vacation? | My Top Summer Festivals

It's that time of year: Temperatures are rising, the school year is coming to a close, and the unofficial start of summer -- Memorial Day -- is just around the corner. Thank you to all who have served our country to protect our freedoms! Before everyone heads out on summer vacation, I want to bring

Save on Next Year's Taxes With This Home Improvement | Spring Home Maintenance and Gardening Tips

The Tax Man Cometh and "returneth" next year! If you're interested in qualifying for a tax credit up to $3,200 on next year's taxes, see the link below on Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. If you're making updates to your home, you might as well see if you can get the tax credit while improv

The best mulch for your yard | Save $$ by using your dryer at this time of day | Time to replace your water heater?

The past couple of weeks I've noticed green poking up from the earth, buds popping open on tree branches, and more birds out and about. Spring is coming! It's an exciting time for people who have been waiting all winter to get back outdoors (e.g., me). Those of you who enjoy gardening, I would love